Areiel Wolanow is a seasoned business transformation expert with over three decades of experience in leading large teams on a global scale. He has worked across multiple industries including banking, insurance, telecommunication, and public sectors in over 40 countries, providing consultancy and advisory services in financial inclusion, DLT, machine learning, and alternative banking and insurance models. Mr. Wolanow is a recognized thought leader in blockchain and has addressed the G20, and other global forums, and frequently advises financial regulators and central banks. His background in self-sovereign secure information management has afforded him patented technology and recognition as a published author. Mr. Wolanow is also the CEO of Finexos and has previously occupied leadership positions at IBM and other organizations.